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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1906
Page
2
Readable text reports a failed incident involving the Kaiser with three men seized at Breslau. Documents found on the detainees suggest the emperor was marked as a target and potential victim.
The Trades Schools across a dozen programs will open next Monday at the Wirona National Technical Institute on the old arsenal grounds. Row molders, file setters, and bookbinders will join this year's offerings. The Board of Trade heard a progress report on the new Chamber of Commerce building, due ready by June 1. Promoters of the National Sacrgeries plan hotel rooms for next summer hosting about a thousand visitors, with private lodging to be arranged. An accident on Main Street left Mise Justine Fifer with a brain concussion. John W. Peters narrowly escaped death when struck by a street car near Lebanon. Anticipated plot to assassinate Emperor William during maneuvers noted from Prussia. Three anarchists, including Matacci d Pole and a Czech named Fitegner, were seized at the Maryland Street hall. Documents tie the prisoners to an international organization of anarchists. Frances E. Willard W C T U plans a meeting Tuesday afternoon with L. V. Gray. The annual officer election will be held. The Home Presbyterian Missionary society meets Friday at Eugenest with Mrs. Moorman and Mrs. Bartell. An extra cream social is planned at 513 W. Vernon.
A wild rumor sparked a sensational run on the Pullman Loan and Savings Bank in Pullman. About 38,000 dollars was withdrawn as 12,000 customers surrounded tellers, while 60 vaults of cash were dispatched and the Pullman company reported $2,001,000 in wealth.
A Burlington system crisis erupts after the company adopts an 8 new rule forcing glasses wearers to unimportant posts. Grand Chief Warren S Stone seeks urgent talks while engineers vote against the rule, indicating strong opposition across lodges.
Francia M. Corn of Tennyson was visiting heck when he was struck and killed by a Louisville and Nashville tram in ind., on his 88th birthday September 1.
From Havana to Santa Clara and beyond, President Palma has seized dictatorial powers, suspending constitutional guards and trial rights. Martial law spreads as insurgent sympathy grows in provinces, and a Veterans association notice signals peace talks collapse.
Henry Weicker aged 75 a member of Koerner lodge No 1 10 K of Py Money died at his home 728 B More of pialysis The funeral services will be according to the K of 1 litex The body is co ue cremated Henry Weicker came to Indianapolis in 1854 and established a baking business A widow survives
Mrs Alfes Louis Carr-Chauncer, once a Richmond resident, has sparked rumors of an engagement to Lord Kitchener. Her social ties across continents and remarks about her beauty caused attention in local circles amid the gossip.
Sergeant Treadwell, commanding a unit of Philippine scouts, was slain at night six miles south of Barduen when attacked by about 100 Pulajanes. The rest of his group was captured or dispersed, and troops are in pursuit of the assailants.
Opening day crowds flocked to the fairgrounds to see Weber's Band, vaudeville, and an air show. A large artillery drill from Fort Harrison and the aeronaut will display overhead while streetcars maneuver to accommodate the crowds. Officials report heavy traffic, busy vendors, and a strong poultry and livestock exhibit alongside machinery and photo studios.
James Broder of Fulton died after planning a unique resting place two years earlier a solid rock hewn as his grave. He wrapped the rock in a guard of Ben that he bought long ago, and his burial was set in the unusual grave.
In Carmi Illinois Arthur Williams, 11, crawling through brush during a rabbit hunt was shot and killed by his elder brother William who mistook him for a rabbit. The incident occurred as the boys hunted near their home.
Mrs. T. W. Overman and daughter Elizabeth return to Marion. Mr. Overman heads interests in Casey Illinois after visiting Indianapolis. Multiple Indiana residents visit friends in the city while planning travels to Chicago and New York for business and study. A series of teas and showers, including Llama Beta sorority events, mark the social season with engagements and upcoming marriages.
Demarchus Brown of Butler College was chosen by the late Board of Education at its Monday meeting to fill the state librarian post left by W. Henry. Brown won 2 to 1 over Niagens ile Elred in a vote with two members absent. The state librarian’s salary is $1,500 a year.
A smoker and reception for Brig. Gen. W. Carter and U S Army officers will be held at the Commercial club at Ft. Benjamin Harrison under the club's auspices on the night of Wednesday September 12.
Arthur J. Moxham former head of Domini son Iron and Steel and Lorain Steel perished with his wife and two children and the entire crew when the Adele sank off Labrador after striking a submerged rock. Reporters note witnesses saw the vessel disappear and authorities could not locate any trace. Friends later claimed the Adele may have been seaworthy aboard a convoy yacht Constance.
Charles Hoffman 45 shot Stinnie Kolonky 1 and her mother after being refused marriage then killed himself. Mrs Kolonky in critical condition. Mother survived. Hoffman died claiming he would.
Gipsies traveling with two wagons kidnapped Lincoln Whitney, 6, son of George Whitney, as he played along the road east of Petersburg Indiana. One occupant grabbed him during a water stop. Farmer George Elkins spotted the boy and the group surrendered him before fleeing. Elkins returned the boy home.
Through passenger trains depart from the terminal for Southport Greenwood Whiteland Franklin Amity Taylorville and Columbus at 10 minutes past the hour until 8 10 p m with additional services at 10 10 and 11 18 p m and 9 00 and 11 45 p m to Greenwood and nearby points. Trains run via Ohio and Delaware tracks to Virginia Avenue from the viaduct north end at 16 minutes past the hour. Express cars service Georgia and Moridisnata for Franklin and intermediate points at …
Train times listed for the Cincinnati division show departure and arrival hours to key cities including Indianapolis Toledo and Detroit. The timetable indicates morning departures around 4:00 am and afternoon to evening arrivals, with multiple daily options and varying durations.
Fragmentary OCR of transit timetable listing routes and times from several cities and streets. Readable items include mentions of Lafayette Chicago routes and varying times such as 8:00 pm and afternoon entries, but many lines are garbled with inconsistent spellings and missing data.
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